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Chapter 157 The Biggest Mistake.
When Eleanor was about to leave, Haven snorted. “How did you know?”
Eleanor turned around and said coldly. “Your biggest mistake was to cooperate with Julian.”
A self–interested person would definitely avoid all the risks that were unfavorable to them.
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Zoey was the fastest shortcut for Julian to get close to the upper–class circle. Sacrificing that for someone like Haven simply wasn’t worth it.
Therefore, Julian would definitely tell Zoey about the plan, using this as an offering.
Zoey and Julian worked together well. No matter what happened, they could escape easily.
Haven realized too late. She looked at Eleanor with anger. “You changed the room number. How did you know I would come here?”
“You’re too confident. From the moment you deliberately placed your photo with Ms. Whitney’s husband at the most conspicuous spot on the desk, I knew that you would definitely come over to admire your masterpiece,” explained Eleanor.
“I lost, but you didn’t win either, Haven gritted out.
After all, there were still Zoey and Julian.
Eleanor walked to the door, paused, and looked at her coldly. “You were never my target.”
With that, she left.
In the banquet hall.
As Eleanor stepped inside, the lights dimmed.
Zoey held Elijah’s arm and stood excitedly in the middle of the hall, waiting for the legendary mysterious
gift.
Eleanor looked up and met Elijah’s eyes.
For a brief moment, the air seemed to freeze. Elijah’s dark eyes churned with hidden emotions as he lightly touched the small wound on his lip.
Eleanor quickly shifted her gaze and happened to see a few waiters pushing something through the door. Someone said. “The gift is here!”
Everyone eagerly awaited Elijah’s mysterious jewelry gift.
But what appeared before them was a half–human–height white swan cake.
For ordinary people, such a cake was quite expensive. However, for wealthy heiresses, it was merely the cost of an afternoon tea,
A birthday cake was standard, hardly qualifying as a “mysterious gift“.
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Zoey was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered. She smiled and said, “Elijah, are you planning for me to cut the cake first before giving me the real gift!”
Elijah remained expressionless and pointed at the cake. “A gift? What else would I give for a birthday besides a cake?”
“It’s… Zoey almost blurted out her desire for jewelry, but with so many people watching, she forced a bright smile instead. “As long as it’s from you. Elijah, I love it.”
With that fake smile. Zoey finished cutting the cake, but she didn’t take a single bite.
However, Eleanor received a piece. She took a bite and found it especially delicious.
The birthday banquet ended.
Just as Eleanor was about to leave, she noticed Mandy stumbling out of the restroom.
Eleanor quickly stepped forward to support her. “Ms. Whitney, are you okay?”
Mandy’s face was flushed. She leaned in, took a closer look at Eleanor, and let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, it’s you.”
“I’ll take you to your car. Eleanor helped her to the car.
Mandy leaned against Eleanor, letting out a bitter chuckle. “He hasn’t bought me clothes in years. When I received this dress a few days ago. I thought he truly wanted to come back. Turns out, even this dress was part of his scheme.”
“That’s his fault, not the dress. You’d look stunning in anything. Eleanor comforted her.
Mandy stared at her. “Your dress was a setup too, wasn’t it? Good thing you reacted fast. Otherwise, we’d both be at their mercy
Eleanor stayed silent. She walked Mandy to the parking lot and helped her into the car.
Just as Eleanor was about to close the car door, Mandy grabbed her wrist, her gaze locked onto the pendant hanging from Eleanor’s neck
“It really is you
“What?” Eleanor looked at Mandy in confusion.
“Nothing. Keep going. I think highly of you” Mandy closed her eyes and rubbed her temple, looking unwell.
Seeing her discomfort, Eleanor simply nodded and chose not to press further.
As Eleanor watched Mandy’s car disappear into the distance, she turned around–only to see Zoey and
Elijahi surrounded by reporters.
“Miss Taylor, did Mr. Davis secretly give you the mysterious gift in private?”
Noticing Eleanor’s gaze, Zory immediately leaned her head against Elijah’s shoulder, flashing a sweet smile. You caught me! How embarrassing
Eleanor didn’t linger. She turned and got into a taxi.
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In the car.
Elijah and Zoey had just settled into their seats when the driver in white gloves turned around, looking slightly apologetic.
if we’re not heading to the office, I’ll take Orchid Road instead,”
“Mm.” Elijah responded lightly, keeping his eyes closed as he rested.
Only then did Zoey realize that the driver wasn’t the usual one. She asked curiously, “Why did you suddenly change drivers? He doesn’t even seem familiar with the roads.”
Elijah kept his eyes closed and spoke in a deep, cold voice: “If you don’t know the roads, you can learn. them. But if you can’t recognize your employer, there’s no need to keep them around.”
